Scarlet Sails

Brief Overview

Scarlet Sails is a romantic novella by Alexander Grin, written in 1923. The story follows the life of a girl named Assol, who lives in a small harbor with her reclusive father. In her childhood, a wizard foretells that a prince will come to her on a ship with scarlet sails. Assol holds onto this fairy tale throughout her life, waiting for a miracle despite the mockery of those around her. Her dream comes true thanks to a young man named Gray, who, upon hearing about her, falls in love with Assol and paints the sails of his ship scarlet to meet her. This novella symbolizes faith in dreams, love, and the courage to embrace one's destiny.